Description
Creamy and comforting, this Poppy Seed Chicken Casserole is a classic family favorite. Tender shredded chicken mixed with a creamy sauce, topped with a buttery cracker crust, and baked until golden and bubbly. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Mixture:
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 1 rotisserie chicken)
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Topping:
- 1 sleeve buttery round crackers (like Ritz), crushed
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix Chicken Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the cooked shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, poppy seeds, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Spread in a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare Topping: Mix crushed crackers with melted butter and sprinkle over the casserole.
- Bake: Bake for 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly with a golden brown topping. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Serve over rice, egg noodles, or alongside steamed vegetables.
- You can use homemade cream of chicken soup or swap with cream of mushroom for a variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
